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The show includes 38 images from 21 artists. Theirs is a multifaceted expression of love for sacrament, life, beauty. In looking over past exhibitions, I see our membership has many beautiful works and some deep expressions in their text and prayers. Alisa E. Clark "My paintbrush shows me that God can call us to go down deep into the dark waters, but it’s for our faith to be new again." Elizabeth de Sherbinin "It is a reminder to look, care for, and treasure the many places on this planet we love or care about." Anne Cameron Cutri "I took images of cancer cells and collaged them on the center panel and then painted over them while praying for healing of all who have cancer." Jeanelle McCall through her piece called Unction, she says, "I was not aware of the potential of this ritual." About The Curator Mary Jane Miller is quickly becoming a voice in the iconography community for her dedication to learning and exploring the limitless potential in Byzantine style sacred art. Her interest in the divine feminine and love for God’s Creation finds a clear and provocative voice through her work. Her collections are documented in her books, Life in Christ, In Light of Women, Mary in Iconography, Stations of the Cross, Rosary Meditations and Care for the Earth, Meditation and Iconography, and Icon Painting Revealed. After her Resident Scholarship at Vaughn Episcopal Retreat Center Auckland New Zealand in 2019, her work has taken on a growing concern for Planet Earth as God’s creation.
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Sacraments reflect church community and how we see ourselves through song, praise, image, prayer, and liturgy. Art is an artist's testament to our care for one another, our communion with Mother Earth, and our stewardship of the planet. The art and artist commentaries are diverse, as they each illustrate versions and aspects of how we think about the seven sacraments and our mother Earth.
